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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 657.90, 986.74 and 292.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 657.90, 986.74 and 292.58 is: 438.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    657.90 : 986.74 = 292.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    657.90/986.74 = 292.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    657.90x = 986.74 × 292.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    657.90x = 288,700.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,700.39/657.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.82

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